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This was in the mail today - i dont really trust the mail i hope the echo havent jump the gun and will end up with egg on their face, dont get me wrong would love to see both these players come across to SMS, but i cant see it happening, if it does maybe we could chuck the likes of Puncheon, Barnard, Dickson and Forte on there so we save some cash too lol

This was in the mail today - i dont really trust the mail i hope the echo havent jump the gun and will end up with egg on their face, dont get me wrong would love to see both these players come across to SMS, but i cant see it happening, if it does maybe we could chuck the likes of Puncheon, Barnard, Dickson and Forte on there so we save some cash too lolBigrich1980

I'm all for a talented, young side but where is the experience coming from, especially of the premier league. I think a goalie and a centre half are more pressing but I'm sure it's all getting done on the QT.

I'm all for a talented, young side but where is the experience coming from, especially of the premier league. I think a goalie and a centre half are more pressing but I'm sure it's all getting done on the QT.WobblyCat

Hercules Grytpype-Thynne wrote:
Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?

So they shouldn't report it?Where would that leave them in the eyes of boring echo knockers like yourself? Feel free to use another forum

[quote][p][bold]Hercules Grytpype-Thynne[/bold] wrote:
Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?[/p][/quote]So they shouldn't report it?Where would that leave them in the eyes of boring echo knockers like yourself? Feel free to use another forumWobblyCat

Fingers crossed, lets hope it happens, I do like the old style of outward wingers (it's my age). lets also hope this malarkey of Davis and Buttner gets resolved soon, it can't do NA/NC and the players any good

Fingers crossed, lets hope it happens, I do like the old style of outward wingers (it's my age). lets also hope this malarkey of Davis and Buttner gets resolved soon, it can't do NA/NC and the players any goodolddellsaint

Nice idea, but I can't see Palace selling us 2 of their prized assets at the same time, and we're not that desperate that we need to make a Birmingham style, eye-watering offer to land two hot prospects.

Bit more concerned about securing Davis from Rangers as its all gone very quiet.

Nice idea, but I can't see Palace selling us 2 of their prized assets at the same time, and we're not that desperate that we need to make a Birmingham style, eye-watering offer to land two hot prospects.
Bit more concerned about securing Davis from Rangers as its all gone very quiet.mbetts

Hercules Grytpype-Thynne wrote:
Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?

Well the Echo goes to print before the Mail comes out, and this story is in today's copy.

Go figure.

[quote][p][bold]Hercules Grytpype-Thynne[/bold] wrote:
Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?[/p][/quote]Well the Echo goes to print before the Mail comes out, and this story is in today's copy.
Go figure.Ciaran

Like the signings of Rodriguez, Davis, Sharp, Lee, and Hoovield, for example?

These were all reported by the papers long before Saints confirmed the deals. The OS is just marketing to get people to buy tickets. It's fine for what it is but don't think its ever going to tell you anything interesting!!!

[quote][p][bold]saintsdan[/bold] wrote:
Untill it's on the os don't believe anything ![/p][/quote]Like the signings of Rodriguez, Davis, Sharp, Lee, and Hoovield, for example?
These were all reported by the papers long before Saints confirmed the deals. The OS is just marketing to get people to buy tickets. It's fine for what it is but don't think its ever going to tell you anything interesting!!!Ciaran

On another note, the company that owns the land around Fratton Park has gone into administration. Miland Development 2004, which owns several plots of land surrounding the Fratton Park stadium, including offices and the main car park, has been placed into the hands of administrators at David Rubin & Partners.

The whole city is like a vortex made of spinning sh1t.

I hope this comes off.
On another note, the company that owns the land around Fratton Park has gone into administration. Miland Development 2004, which owns several plots of land surrounding the Fratton Park stadium, including offices and the main car park, has been placed into the hands of administrators at David Rubin & Partners.
The whole city is like a vortex made of spinning sh1t.St Retford

what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.montecristosaint

yellowcard wrote:
i doubt very much the echo goes to print at 10 o'clock at night as the mail goes to print at around 11pm

I said the DE goes to print before the Mail comes out, not before it goes to print. The Echo starts printing at 11pm to.

How would they be able to see what is in the Mail before the Mail is even out?

Try buying a copy of the tomorrow's DM in Southampton much earlier than you can tomorrow's DE and see how far you get!!

[quote][p][bold]yellowcard[/bold] wrote:
i doubt very much the echo goes to print at 10 o'clock at night as the mail goes to print at around 11pm[/p][/quote]I said the DE goes to print before the Mail comes out, not before it goes to print. The Echo starts printing at 11pm to.
How would they be able to see what is in the Mail before the Mail is even out?
Try buying a copy of the tomorrow's DM in Southampton much earlier than you can tomorrow's DE and see how far you get!!Ciaran

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

Buttner deal done today.
Davis is a Southampton player.

[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]Buttner deal done today.
Davis is a Southampton player.Saintwiz

yellowcard wrote:
i doubt very much the echo goes to print at 10 o'clock at night as the mail goes to print at around 11pm

I said the DE goes to print before the Mail comes out, not before it goes to print. The Echo starts printing at 11pm to.

How would they be able to see what is in the Mail before the Mail is even out?

Try buying a copy of the tomorrow's DM in Southampton much earlier than you can tomorrow's DE and see how far you get!!

well said , yellowcard is just a chancer ! about as much brain as a swiss roll !

[quote][p][bold]Ciaran[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]yellowcard[/bold] wrote:
i doubt very much the echo goes to print at 10 o'clock at night as the mail goes to print at around 11pm[/p][/quote]I said the DE goes to print before the Mail comes out, not before it goes to print. The Echo starts printing at 11pm to.
How would they be able to see what is in the Mail before the Mail is even out?
Try buying a copy of the tomorrow's DM in Southampton much earlier than you can tomorrow's DE and see how far you get!![/p][/quote]well said , yellowcard is just a chancer ! about as much brain as a swiss roll !kissmya%%

On another note, the company that owns the land around Fratton Park has gone into administration. Miland Development 2004, which owns several plots of land surrounding the Fratton Park stadium, including offices and the main car park, has been placed into the hands of administrators at David Rubin &amp; Partners.

The whole city is like a vortex made of spinning sh1t.

And they had to cancel some pikey air festival because of lack of money and everybody who wanted to be involved had to pay up front! Like you say, the whole city...

[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
I hope this comes off.
On another note, the company that owns the land around Fratton Park has gone into administration. Miland Development 2004, which owns several plots of land surrounding the Fratton Park stadium, including offices and the main car park, has been placed into the hands of administrators at David Rubin & Partners.
The whole city is like a vortex made of spinning sh1t.[/p][/quote]And they had to cancel some pikey air festival because of lack of money and everybody who wanted to be involved had to pay up front! Like you say, the whole city...billythesaint

yellowcard wrote:
i doubt very much the echo goes to print at 10 o'clock at night as the mail goes to print at around 11pm

I said the DE goes to print before the Mail comes out, not before it goes to print. The Echo starts printing at 11pm to.

How would they be able to see what is in the Mail before the Mail is even out?

Try buying a copy of the tomorrow's DM in Southampton much earlier than you can tomorrow's DE and see how far you get!!

Looking at the time this item was released on the web...6:10am....chan
ces are that this isnt in the early edition of the printed echo, just on here, so just reporting what was in the Daily Fail

[quote][p][bold]Ciaran[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]yellowcard[/bold] wrote:
i doubt very much the echo goes to print at 10 o'clock at night as the mail goes to print at around 11pm[/p][/quote]I said the DE goes to print before the Mail comes out, not before it goes to print. The Echo starts printing at 11pm to.
How would they be able to see what is in the Mail before the Mail is even out?
Try buying a copy of the tomorrow's DM in Southampton much earlier than you can tomorrow's DE and see how far you get!![/p][/quote]Looking at the time this item was released on the web...6:10am....chan
ces are that this isnt in the early edition of the printed echo, just on here, so just reporting what was in the Daily Failanderoo

Hercules Grytpype-Thynne wrote:
Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?

Well the Echo goes to print before the Mail comes out, and this story is in today's copy.

Go figure.

Perhaps you ca tell us where else we can post our views on our club so easily, if it were not for the Echo cutting and pasteing?

[quote][p][bold]Ciaran[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Hercules Grytpype-Thynne[/bold] wrote:
Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?[/p][/quote]Well the Echo goes to print before the Mail comes out, and this story is in today's copy.
Go figure.[/p][/quote]Perhaps you ca tell us where else we can post our views on our club so easily, if it were not for the Echo cutting and pasteing?leosaint

(all views in this post have been brought to you by a season ticket holder)

[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
I can't wait to welcome him to St Mary's with a "Knowing me, knowing you, ZAHA."[/p][/quote]I'm already planning an Alan Partridge-esque..."Z
A-HA" goal celebration.
(all views in this post have been brought to you by a season ticket holder)puppy saint

yellowcard wrote:
i doubt very much the echo goes to print at 10 o'clock at night as the mail goes to print at around 11pm

I said the DE goes to print before the Mail comes out, not before it goes to print. The Echo starts printing at 11pm to.

How would they be able to see what is in the Mail before the Mail is even out?

Try buying a copy of the tomorrow's DM in Southampton much earlier than you can tomorrow's DE and see how far you get!!

Looking at the time this item was released on the web...6:10am....chan

ces are that this isnt in the early edition of the printed echo, just on here, so just reporting what was in the Daily Fail

Theres only one edition of the Echo a day now and I've already read this story in it.

[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ciaran[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]yellowcard[/bold] wrote:
i doubt very much the echo goes to print at 10 o'clock at night as the mail goes to print at around 11pm[/p][/quote]I said the DE goes to print before the Mail comes out, not before it goes to print. The Echo starts printing at 11pm to.
How would they be able to see what is in the Mail before the Mail is even out?
Try buying a copy of the tomorrow's DM in Southampton much earlier than you can tomorrow's DE and see how far you get!![/p][/quote]Looking at the time this item was released on the web...6:10am....chan
ces are that this isnt in the early edition of the printed echo, just on here, so just reporting what was in the Daily Fail[/p][/quote]Theres only one edition of the Echo a day now and I've already read this story in it.Ciaran

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.truelysaints

St Retford wrote:
I can't wait to welcome him to St Mary's with a &quot;Knowing me, knowing you, ZAHA."

I'm already planning an Alan Partridge-esque..."Z

A-HA" goal celebration.

(all views in this post have been brought to you by a season ticket holder)

If you can get in a reference to "flying aids" that would be lovely.

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
I can't wait to welcome him to St Mary's with a "Knowing me, knowing you, ZAHA."[/p][/quote]I'm already planning an Alan Partridge-esque..."Z
A-HA" goal celebration.
(all views in this post have been brought to you by a season ticket holder)[/p][/quote]If you can get in a reference to "flying aids" that would be lovely.St Retford

Why's that? Im not really familiar with the lad, is he really that good? If so what's he doing at Palace and why isn't there a queue of Prem teams to sign him?

[quote][p][bold]dgn300385[/bold] wrote:
8m wouldn't get Zaha let alone both.[/p][/quote]Why's that? Im not really familiar with the lad, is he really that good? If so what's he doing at Palace and why isn't there a queue of Prem teams to sign him?Seedhouse the Unrepentant

puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.hedge end bob

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.Ted Rogers

Some of the comments on here are just crazy....and yes, I am a season ticket holder!

People questioning NA and NC when all they have done is deliver exactly what we have wanted, time and again, and earlier than in "the plan"!!

There is nothing wrong with the way we do business, it is behind closed doors, not fuelling papers or bowing to agents, and ensuring the good name of Southampton FC is not dragged through the mud like it is with so many other clubs.

I love Saints as much as the next man, and I trust the management team to be doing the right things, and that they will be done in the best possible time frame.

Some of the comments on here are just crazy....and yes, I am a season ticket holder!
People questioning NA and NC when all they have done is deliver exactly what we have wanted, time and again, and earlier than in "the plan"!!
There is nothing wrong with the way we do business, it is behind closed doors, not fuelling papers or bowing to agents, and ensuring the good name of Southampton FC is not dragged through the mud like it is with so many other clubs.
I love Saints as much as the next man, and I trust the management team to be doing the right things, and that they will be done in the best possible time frame.SaintPC

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

Best way for you to keep cool heads is to just dread one day at a time.

[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]Best way for you to keep cool heads is to just dread one day at a time.Confucious

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)puppy saint

The Zaha interested was first published on Monday in the sun and most papers have covered it since. As for Clyne not seen anything before today.
Davies is a saints player all that has to be clarified is if rangers are due a transfer fee or not. There is a clause in his contract to be released for 1.6m anyways. It would seem that the Rangers players have the right to move as free agents.

The Zaha interested was first published on Monday in the sun and most papers have covered it since. As for Clyne not seen anything before today.
Davies is a saints player all that has to be clarified is if rangers are due a transfer fee or not. There is a clause in his contract to be released for 1.6m anyways. It would seem that the Rangers players have the right to move as free agents.milton road

Ps Nigel & Nicola know what they r doing!! I am sure they spend big money to get them here!! and get the right young players on a reasonable salary for a footballer at southampton fooball club!! ie jay rod!! we need players that do it for the love of the game first and formost players with hunger!! and Southampton football club is famous for that!! We just need to keep them this time around!!!!!!!!!

Ps Nigel & Nicola know what they r doing!! I am sure they spend big money to get them here!! and get the right young players on a reasonable salary for a footballer at southampton fooball club!! ie jay rod!! we need players that do it for the love of the game first and formost players with hunger!! and Southampton football club is famous for that!! We just need to keep them this time around!!!!!!!!!saintdave1976

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

As mentioned on other posts Davies is a Saints player and Buttner will be done this week. And you say NA & NC didn't do there homework. David Moyes and Martin O'Neill have both signed Rangers players and are in the same position so we aren't the only club who have been stung by the shananigans going on north of the border. With regards to Buttner, if you believe what you read not even the club the own Buttner knew about this 3rd party so how do you expect NA or NC to know.
We have just been unlucky, I have every faith in the Manager and Chairman. Exciting times are ahead.

[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]As mentioned on other posts Davies is a Saints player and Buttner will be done this week. And you say NA & NC didn't do there homework. David Moyes and Martin O'Neill have both signed Rangers players and are in the same position so we aren't the only club who have been stung by the shananigans going on north of the border. With regards to Buttner, if you believe what you read not even the club the own Buttner knew about this 3rd party so how do you expect NA or NC to know.
We have just been unlucky, I have every faith in the Manager and Chairman. Exciting times are ahead.Hobson82

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.

Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)[/p][/quote]As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.
Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.Confucious

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

It sounds bonkers but it wouldn't be surprising.

I don't think people realise how ruthless NC is, if he feels that things are sliding he will definitely sack any manager before things get worse.

[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]It sounds bonkers but it wouldn't be surprising.
I don't think people realise how ruthless NC is, if he feels that things are sliding he will definitely sack any manager before things get worse.Shoong

I've seen previous comments comparing Adkins with Moyes, fair comment. Moyes has a knack of being able to pluck players from lower divisions and make them into top players. It's pointless bringing in journeymen, we need to build strong foundations for the future.

I've seen previous comments comparing Adkins with Moyes, fair comment. Moyes has a knack of being able to pluck players from lower divisions and make them into top players. It's pointless bringing in journeymen, we need to build strong foundations for the future.Condor Man

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.

Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.

What about the luxury membership season ticket holders??

Or should I just glance over your opinions not really caring? I feel i'm a considerably better supporter than all of you! :-)

[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)[/p][/quote]As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.
Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.[/p][/quote]What about the luxury membership season ticket holders??
Or should I just glance over your opinions not really caring? I feel i'm a considerably better supporter than all of you! :-)StevieSteve

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.

[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.truelysaints

I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.L.Thomo

WobblyCat wrote:
I'm all for a talented, young side but where is the experience coming from, especially of the premier league. I think a goalie and a centre half are more pressing but I'm sure it's all getting done on the QT.

we may not have prem experience but we have young talented players with more coming in and the rest of the prem have no experience of us so could be in for a shock just like most teams we faced last year! Im very optimistic myself.

[quote][p][bold]WobblyCat[/bold] wrote:
I'm all for a talented, young side but where is the experience coming from, especially of the premier league. I think a goalie and a centre half are more pressing but I'm sure it's all getting done on the QT.[/p][/quote]we may not have prem experience but we have young talented players with more coming in and the rest of the prem have no experience of us so could be in for a shock just like most teams we faced last year! Im very optimistic myself.Ih8sk8s

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Well said Ted. Couldn't have put it better myself. Guess some people just aren't happy unless they have something to moan about. Keep the faith lads, NC and NA haven't done too bad so far have they?

[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Well said Ted. Couldn't have put it better myself. Guess some people just aren't happy unless they have something to moan about. Keep the faith lads, NC and NA haven't done too bad so far have they?ramptonfromsouthampton

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.

[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.mack chinnon

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Well said Ted. Couldn't have put it better myself. Guess some people just aren't happy unless they have something to moan about. Keep the faith lads, NC and NA haven't done too bad so far have they?

What are you talking about? In the last three years NC has taken a broken club from the brink of extinction in last place in League 1 to being debt-free in the Premier League, while investing millions in our training facilities, winning a cup at Wembley and setting out our brand as purveyors of passing football featuring exciting, young, largely English talent. Now just what in that makes you think he has the first idea what he's doing?

[quote][p][bold]ramptonfromsouthampt
on[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Well said Ted. Couldn't have put it better myself. Guess some people just aren't happy unless they have something to moan about. Keep the faith lads, NC and NA haven't done too bad so far have they?[/p][/quote]What are you talking about? In the last three years NC has taken a broken club from the brink of extinction in last place in League 1 to being debt-free in the Premier League, while investing millions in our training facilities, winning a cup at Wembley and setting out our brand as purveyors of passing football featuring exciting, young, largely English talent. Now just what in that makes you think he has the first idea what he's doing?St Retford

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.

If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.

[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.[/p][/quote]If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.ramptonfromsouthampton

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.

He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.

Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.

[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.[/p][/quote]He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.
Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.St Retford

WobblyCat wrote:
I'm all for a talented, young side but where is the experience coming from, especially of the premier league. I think a goalie and a centre half are more pressing but I'm sure it's all getting done on the QT.

we may not have prem experience but we have young talented players with more coming in and the rest of the prem have no experience of us so could be in for a shock just like most teams we faced last year! Im very optimistic myself.

I have been optimistic since our first game in the 3rd division. (Although I did have a few doubts when Dean Wilkins took the reins for a while)

[quote][p][bold]Ih8sk8s[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]WobblyCat[/bold] wrote:
I'm all for a talented, young side but where is the experience coming from, especially of the premier league. I think a goalie and a centre half are more pressing but I'm sure it's all getting done on the QT.[/p][/quote]we may not have prem experience but we have young talented players with more coming in and the rest of the prem have no experience of us so could be in for a shock just like most teams we faced last year! Im very optimistic myself.[/p][/quote]I have been optimistic since our first game in the 3rd division. (Although I did have a few doubts when Dean Wilkins took the reins for a while)mack chinnon

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.

Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.

You made me laugh out load. Thanks, had a very stressful day, needed that!

[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)[/p][/quote]As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.
Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.[/p][/quote]You made me laugh out load. Thanks, had a very stressful day, needed that!Murray mint

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.

If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.

Well, I guess only time will tell.

[quote][p][bold]ramptonfromsouthampt
on[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.[/p][/quote]If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.[/p][/quote]Well, I guess only time will tell.truelysaints

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.

He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.

Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.

That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky

[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.[/p][/quote]He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.
Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.[/p][/quote]That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Rickymack chinnon

montecristosaint wrote: what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.

If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.

Well, I guess only time will tell.

Ha ha - I thought truly saint was being ironic but clearly not. What an idiot. Successive promotions. Great football. Quality signings. And you want NC and NA to step aside. You're havin' a giraffe surely....!!

[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]ramptonfromsouthampt on[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote: what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.[/p][/quote]If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.[/p][/quote]Well, I guess only time will tell.[/p][/quote]Ha ha - I thought truly saint was being ironic but clearly not. What an idiot. Successive promotions. Great football. Quality signings. And you want NC and NA to step aside. You're havin' a giraffe surely....!!alan.of.eastleigh

You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.

Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.

You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.
Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.Mush On The Beach

With those additions, to the ones that we have already signed above, I believe that we will be safe next year (well, not even in the relegation battle)

Buttner
Dann
Naughton/Clyne
Ince/Zaha
Davis
Rodriguez
Butland
Another CB
With those additions, to the ones that we have already signed above, I believe that we will be safe next year (well, not even in the relegation battle)ElliotP

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.

He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.

Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.

That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky

He could be a gigantic figure in the treatment room.

[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.[/p][/quote]He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.
Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.[/p][/quote]That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky[/p][/quote]He could be a gigantic figure in the treatment room.george chivers

Mush On The Beach wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.

Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.

*puts down prawn sandwich*

Obviously I have not read your post.

*sips glass of fizz and picks up prawn sandwich*

[quote][p][bold]Mush On The Beach[/bold] wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.
Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.[/p][/quote]*puts down prawn sandwich*
Obviously I have not read your post.
*sips glass of fizz and picks up prawn sandwich*puppy saint

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.

Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.

What about the luxury membership season ticket holders??

Or should I just glance over your opinions not really caring? I feel i'm a considerably better supporter than all of you! :-)

It goes without saying that I am a better supporter than all of you.
That's all

[quote][p][bold]StevieSteve[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)[/p][/quote]As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.
Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.[/p][/quote]What about the luxury membership season ticket holders??
Or should I just glance over your opinions not really caring? I feel i'm a considerably better supporter than all of you! :-)[/p][/quote]It goes without saying that I am a better supporter than all of you.
That's allMurray mint

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.

If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.

TrulySaints shouldn't lose any sleep as sure those in the know are more in the know than we mere observers who know little. It's almost impossible to understand what is happening behind the scenes unless you are there so the merry-go-around is to be enjoyed, not worried over. I'll be worried if come the end of the transfer window, we've signed no-one, not in mid-July.

[quote][p][bold]ramptonfromsouthampt
on[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.[/p][/quote]If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.[/p][/quote]TrulySaints shouldn't lose any sleep as sure those in the know are more in the know than we mere observers who know little. It's almost impossible to understand what is happening behind the scenes unless you are there so the merry-go-around is to be enjoyed, not worried over. I'll be worried if come the end of the transfer window, we've signed no-one, not in mid-July.Daft Kerplunk

Normally Saints do deals behind closed doors, so leaks about deals must be coming from out side the club who have a vested interest. Namely agents who are wanting to tote players they represent, and name the player who Saints are interested in so they get them selves a better cut. Or could it be the clubs them selves who are doing the leaking, to alert other clubs of the availability of players to push up the price of the player. To be honest our Chairman and manager with go into an negotiations with clubs trusting that they will keep their dealings confidential. It seems that there are something one can not control, and that is football clubs and agents talking to the press. In the Buttner case Southampton have never openly past comment regarding Buttner, and Buttner,s current club and his agent have been talking to the press and local media.I for one take the line that unless we read it directly from the official web site, it is not gospel. The papers can say what they like, I have more faith in the chairman and Sir Nigel, than media speculation.
The Davis deal is not dead, but very much alive and Saints now await temporary international clearance from Fifa. I further player has left Rangers today and that is six players who now have left.

Normally Saints do deals behind closed doors, so leaks about deals must be coming from out side the club who have a vested interest. Namely agents who are wanting to tote players they represent, and name the player who Saints are interested in so they get them selves a better cut. Or could it be the clubs them selves who are doing the leaking, to alert other clubs of the availability of players to push up the price of the player. To be honest our Chairman and manager with go into an negotiations with clubs trusting that they will keep their dealings confidential. It seems that there are something one can not control, and that is football clubs and agents talking to the press. In the Buttner case Southampton have never openly past comment regarding Buttner, and Buttner,s current club and his agent have been talking to the press and local media.I for one take the line that unless we read it directly from the official web site, it is not gospel. The papers can say what they like, I have more faith in the chairman and Sir Nigel, than media speculation.
The Davis deal is not dead, but very much alive and Saints now await temporary international clearance from Fifa. I further player has left Rangers today and that is six players who now have left.Ashley Charles Pragnell

Mush On The Beach wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.

Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.

*puts down prawn sandwich*

Obviously I have not read your post.

*sips glass of fizz and picks up prawn sandwich*

hey mush at least there are 2 of us left, fcuking trees hurt my butt

this message was brought to you by a non s.t. holder (at the moment)

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Mush On The Beach[/bold] wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.
Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.[/p][/quote]*puts down prawn sandwich*
Obviously I have not read your post.
*sips glass of fizz and picks up prawn sandwich*[/p][/quote]hey mush at least there are 2 of us left, fcuking trees hurt my butt
this message was brought to you by a non s.t. holder (at the moment)circa 66 saint

Mush On The Beach wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.

Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.

*puts down prawn sandwich*

Obviously I have not read your post.

*sips glass of fizz and picks up prawn sandwich*

hey mush at least there are 2 of us left, fcuking trees hurt my butt

this message was brought to you by a non s.t. holder (at the moment)

Well done Circa 66 proper mush, we may have shared a tree once. As for Twiglets up the arrrse, I do hope Puppy Saint enjoys his new seat for the season. I bet the Princess will feel a pea under his arrse below 5 cushions come the cold in December :)

[quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Mush On The Beach[/bold] wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.
Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.[/p][/quote]*puts down prawn sandwich*
Obviously I have not read your post.
*sips glass of fizz and picks up prawn sandwich*[/p][/quote]hey mush at least there are 2 of us left, fcuking trees hurt my butt
this message was brought to you by a non s.t. holder (at the moment)[/p][/quote]Well done Circa 66 proper mush, we may have shared a tree once. As for Twiglets up the arrrse, I do hope Puppy Saint enjoys his new seat for the season. I bet the Princess will feel a pea under his arrse below 5 cushions come the cold in December :)Mush On The Beach

WobblyCat wrote:
I'm all for a talented, young side but where is the experience coming from, especially of the premier league. I think a goalie and a centre half are more pressing but I'm sure it's all getting done on the QT.

In short Steven Davis

[quote][p][bold]WobblyCat[/bold] wrote:
I'm all for a talented, young side but where is the experience coming from, especially of the premier league. I think a goalie and a centre half are more pressing but I'm sure it's all getting done on the QT.[/p][/quote]In short Steven DavisMatt maleski

Mush On The Beach wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.

Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.

*puts down prawn sandwich*

Obviously I have not read your post.

*sips glass of fizz and picks up prawn sandwich*

hey mush at least there are 2 of us left, fcuking trees hurt my butt

this message was brought to you by a non s.t. holder (at the moment)

Well done Circa 66 proper mush, we may have shared a tree once. As for Twiglets up the arrrse, I do hope Puppy Saint enjoys his new seat for the season. I bet the Princess will feel a pea under his arrse below 5 cushions come the cold in December :)

[quote][p][bold]Mush On The Beach[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Mush On The Beach[/bold] wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.
Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.[/p][/quote]*puts down prawn sandwich*
Obviously I have not read your post.
*sips glass of fizz and picks up prawn sandwich*[/p][/quote]hey mush at least there are 2 of us left, fcuking trees hurt my butt
this message was brought to you by a non s.t. holder (at the moment)[/p][/quote]Well done Circa 66 proper mush, we may have shared a tree once. As for Twiglets up the arrrse, I do hope Puppy Saint enjoys his new seat for the season. I bet the Princess will feel a pea under his arrse below 5 cushions come the cold in December :)[/p][/quote]*snorts with condescending derision whilst burping quail egg soufflé. Rings bell to call butler to type reply*puppy saint

I need guidance. While I do have two season tickets for the young Master Velleity and me, they are amongst the common people in the Northam, where people sometimes use deucedly ungentlemanly language.

Where in the rankings do my opinions come?

Yours confusedly,

Velleity

I need guidance. While I do have two season tickets for the young Master Velleity and me, they are amongst the common people in the Northam, where people sometimes use deucedly ungentlemanly language.
Where in the rankings do my opinions come?
Yours confusedly,
VelleityVelleity

Mush On The Beach wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.

Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.

I remember back in 2006 I scraped the money together to see our 3-3 home draw against Newcastle. It was a truly amazing match.

Our first goal was conceded when Lundekvam was caught out playing with a Rubik Cube in the penalty area. Then Beattie scored our first when Shay Given slipped and his willy popped out to be seen momentarily on live television. That was also the game when Griffit scored from an offside position but the linesman said he didn't see it as he looked down at that moment thinking he could see a hedgehog on the pitch.

A truly amazing match - and I had a 2p accumulator spot bet at 498 billion to 1 on all these things happening! After the first two incidents, I just couldn't believe it when that linesman did that.

Anyhow, I've been a season ticket holder ever since and three of the four I buy are left empty so I have lots of space and don't have to worry about sitting next to a really fat bloke or somebody a bit smelly and poor.

[quote][p][bold]Mush On The Beach[/bold] wrote:
You cashed up Season Ticket Holders make me laugh, what with your Fancy Dan new DVDs and shiny new cards embossed with your names and seat numbers on it, lording it over the rest of us.
Whatever happened to the good old days where council house families like mine used to share trees behind the Archers Rd on match days, Itchen Bridge not good enough for you lot?
Football has lost its working class roots.[/p][/quote]I remember back in 2006 I scraped the money together to see our 3-3 home draw against Newcastle. It was a truly amazing match.
Our first goal was conceded when Lundekvam was caught out playing with a Rubik Cube in the penalty area. Then Beattie scored our first when Shay Given slipped and his willy popped out to be seen momentarily on live television. That was also the game when Griffit scored from an offside position but the linesman said he didn't see it as he looked down at that moment thinking he could see a hedgehog on the pitch.
A truly amazing match - and I had a 2p accumulator spot bet at 498 billion to 1 on all these things happening! After the first two incidents, I just couldn't believe it when that linesman did that.
Anyhow, I've been a season ticket holder ever since and three of the four I buy are left empty so I have lots of space and don't have to worry about sitting next to a really fat bloke or somebody a bit smelly and poor.Confucious

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

snigger :o)

they will be relegated to div2.. they have to sell their remaining senior players... there will no more pathetic "bubbles" for at least a decade I reckon.... if ever...

[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]snigger :o)[/p][/quote]they will be relegated to div2.. they have to sell their remaining senior players... there will no more pathetic "bubbles" for at least a decade I reckon.... if ever...business-guru

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!Strasbourg Saint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

snigger :o)

Oh dear...how sad...never mind :O)

[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]snigger :o)[/p][/quote]Oh dear...how sad...never mind :O)Baddesley Bill

I took more interest in football when they got rid of the Floating Bridge. I was never a good sailor or tree climber. Rarely went upstairs on the bus. Used to listen to Saints down at the Dell whilst standing on my cross-bar looking over the wall in Northlands Road as Butch White destroyed someone's wicket and hearing the cheers as George O'Brien blasted another "unstoppable" past some nervy keeper.
These days from the bridge it's so different with the planes flying low as those on board strain to see Ricky complete another hat-trick. (Best seen from the Islander going to Alderney I'm told).
Ah, the Premiership, the Promised Land, the smell of the crowd, the Dagenham Girl Pipers, the rattle of the worry beads, the crumpled programme, awful lager at half-time, the Albion Band, the foul mouthed Docker, Match of the Day, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Is this all a dream? We'll soon find out. March On You Saints, March On!

I took more interest in football when they got rid of the Floating Bridge. I was never a good sailor or tree climber. Rarely went upstairs on the bus. Used to listen to Saints down at the Dell whilst standing on my cross-bar looking over the wall in Northlands Road as Butch White destroyed someone's wicket and hearing the cheers as George O'Brien blasted another "unstoppable" past some nervy keeper.
These days from the bridge it's so different with the planes flying low as those on board strain to see Ricky complete another hat-trick. (Best seen from the Islander going to Alderney I'm told).
Ah, the Premiership, the Promised Land, the smell of the crowd, the Dagenham Girl Pipers, the rattle of the worry beads, the crumpled programme, awful lager at half-time, the Albion Band, the foul mouthed Docker, Match of the Day, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Is this all a dream? We'll soon find out. March On You Saints, March On!ItchenBridger

Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits!

Turpentine spritzer?

Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.Fatty x Ford Worker

ItchenBridger wrote:
I took more interest in football when they got rid of the Floating Bridge. I was never a good sailor or tree climber. Rarely went upstairs on the bus. Used to listen to Saints down at the Dell whilst standing on my cross-bar looking over the wall in Northlands Road as Butch White destroyed someone's wicket and hearing the cheers as George O'Brien blasted another &quot;unstoppable" past some nervy keeper.
These days from the bridge it's so different with the planes flying low as those on board strain to see Ricky complete another hat-trick. (Best seen from the Islander going to Alderney I'm told).
Ah, the Premiership, the Promised Land, the smell of the crowd, the Dagenham Girl Pipers, the rattle of the worry beads, the crumpled programme, awful lager at half-time, the Albion Band, the foul mouthed Docker, Match of the Day, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Is this all a dream? We'll soon find out. March On You Saints, March On!

Ah yes, it's all coming back to me. To this non-smoker, the Dell (5 minutes before the final whistle) was and remains the only place on earth where the waft of a ciggie, lit in panic as Saints defended a slender lead, really, really smelt good.

[quote][p][bold]ItchenBridger[/bold] wrote:
I took more interest in football when they got rid of the Floating Bridge. I was never a good sailor or tree climber. Rarely went upstairs on the bus. Used to listen to Saints down at the Dell whilst standing on my cross-bar looking over the wall in Northlands Road as Butch White destroyed someone's wicket and hearing the cheers as George O'Brien blasted another "unstoppable" past some nervy keeper.
These days from the bridge it's so different with the planes flying low as those on board strain to see Ricky complete another hat-trick. (Best seen from the Islander going to Alderney I'm told).
Ah, the Premiership, the Promised Land, the smell of the crowd, the Dagenham Girl Pipers, the rattle of the worry beads, the crumpled programme, awful lager at half-time, the Albion Band, the foul mouthed Docker, Match of the Day, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Is this all a dream? We'll soon find out. March On You Saints, March On![/p][/quote]Ah yes, it's all coming back to me. To this non-smoker, the Dell (5 minutes before the final whistle) was and remains the only place on earth where the waft of a ciggie, lit in panic as Saints defended a slender lead, really, really smelt good.Strasbourg Saint

Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits!

Turpentine spritzer?

Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.

Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.

That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.

[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.Strasbourg Saint

Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits!

Turpentine spritzer?

Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.

Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.

That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.

hola hola ADOMAH THATS THE MAN MAN!

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]hola hola ADOMAH THATS THE MAN MAN!Fatty x Ford Worker

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.

Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.

What about the luxury membership season ticket holders??

Or should I just glance over your opinions not really caring? I feel i'm a considerably better supporter than all of you! :-)

HANG ON STEVIESTEVE. Never said we were better fans than you. We just know we will see every league home game for this coming season. As a non season ticket holder , you cant say that!!!

[quote][p][bold]StevieSteve[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)[/p][/quote]As a quadruple season ticket holder, I would like to point out that it would need five of you Itchen underlings to agree upon an opinion for that opinion to carry the same weight as mine.
Meanwhile, my unchallenged view on life is that the hokey kokey really is what it's all about.[/p][/quote]What about the luxury membership season ticket holders??
Or should I just glance over your opinions not really caring? I feel i'm a considerably better supporter than all of you! :-)[/p][/quote]HANG ON STEVIESTEVE. Never said we were better fans than you. We just know we will see every league home game for this coming season. As a non season ticket holder , you cant say that!!!hedge end bob

So many doubting Thomases on here.
This management has taken us from the bottom of div 1 to the Premier league, as they intended, only quicker than expected.
They have made some incredible signings to do this.
They have also done this outside of the media spotlight. Ignor all the speculators,
they are only there to sell papers.
Learn to have faith, have some patience.
It astonishes me how many football managers we have on here offering there vast experience of transfer negotiations.
Transfers will take time,it has to be done right.
Right players, right price, right wages, right for the Saints Way.
I for one have 100% faith in our management.
Can't wait to see all our new players for the new season.
COYR

So many doubting Thomases on here.
This management has taken us from the bottom of div 1 to the Premier league, as they intended, only quicker than expected.
They have made some incredible signings to do this.
They have also done this outside of the media spotlight. Ignor all the speculators,
they are only there to sell papers.
Learn to have faith, have some patience.
It astonishes me how many football managers we have on here offering there vast experience of transfer negotiations.
Transfers will take time,it has to be done right.
Right players, right price, right wages, right for the Saints Way.
I for one have 100% faith in our management.
Can't wait to see all our new players for the new season.
COYRSFCOLDBOY

SFCOLDBOY wrote:
So many doubting Thomases on here.
This management has taken us from the bottom of div 1 to the Premier league, as they intended, only quicker than expected.
They have made some incredible signings to do this.
They have also done this outside of the media spotlight. Ignor all the speculators,
they are only there to sell papers.
Learn to have faith, have some patience.
It astonishes me how many football managers we have on here offering there vast experience of transfer negotiations.
Transfers will take time,it has to be done right.
Right players, right price, right wages, right for the Saints Way.
I for one have 100% faith in our management.
Can't wait to see all our new players for the new season.
COYR

must agree still 5 weeks to kick off

[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
So many doubting Thomases on here.
This management has taken us from the bottom of div 1 to the Premier league, as they intended, only quicker than expected.
They have made some incredible signings to do this.
They have also done this outside of the media spotlight. Ignor all the speculators,
they are only there to sell papers.
Learn to have faith, have some patience.
It astonishes me how many football managers we have on here offering there vast experience of transfer negotiations.
Transfers will take time,it has to be done right.
Right players, right price, right wages, right for the Saints Way.
I for one have 100% faith in our management.
Can't wait to see all our new players for the new season.
COYR[/p][/quote]must agree still 5 weeks to kick offup saints

Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits!

Turpentine spritzer?

Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.

Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.

That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.

Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYRSFCOLDBOY

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

hang on a minite , nobody said anything about crouch end saint ! .... (who's he ?)

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)[/p][/quote]hang on a minite , nobody said anything about crouch end saint ! .... (who's he ?)slugger

Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits!

Turpentine spritzer?

Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.

Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.

That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.

Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR

for the retards aint we playing them !

[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR[/p][/quote]for the retards aint we playing them !Fatty x Ford Worker

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

hang on a minite , nobody said anything about crouch end saint ! .... (who's he ?)

I did mention him. You will like. He's a top dog.

[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)[/p][/quote]hang on a minite , nobody said anything about crouch end saint ! .... (who's he ?)[/p][/quote]I did mention him. You will like. He's a top dog.puppy saint

hedge end bob wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.

*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.

*(This post is for season ticket holders only)

hang on a minite , nobody said anything about crouch end saint ! .... (who's he ?)

I did mention him. You will like. He's a top dog.

Have him presented to me (row Y seat 318 - a considerably higher level than what you are) and I will pass judgement.

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]hedge end bob[/bold] wrote:
puppy saint ,
congratulations on being A SEASON TICKET HOLDERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
RRRRRRRR. Tell us, where are you going to sit ??. Anywhere near me, ITCHEN NORTH , BLOCK4 ,ROW O SEAT 95.
I was impressed with the right back when i watched him twice last season Box to box player that can actually get back and cover when an attack breaks down. Zaha looked good and has the pace we need but, i feel we do need a bit of experience added to the squad. I don't have to tell anybody what a bloody big step up from Championship to THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD. Cant wait for it all to begin.
I just love being a SAINTS fan.[/p][/quote]*
The Itchen South Bovril Dogs of War are kennelled in Block 12, Row X, seats 316-318. The original 'Hound Pound' membership has swelled to include Slugger, Bad Bill and Crouch End Saint. Others are sniffing around.
*(This post is for season ticket holders only)[/p][/quote]hang on a minite , nobody said anything about crouch end saint ! .... (who's he ?)[/p][/quote]I did mention him. You will like. He's a top dog.[/p][/quote]Have him presented to me (row Y seat 318 - a considerably higher level than what you are) and I will pass judgement.Baddesley Bill

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.Confucious

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.

That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)

[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.
That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)Strasbourg Saint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.

That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)

not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.
That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)[/p][/quote]not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .slugger

ItchenBridger wrote:
I took more interest in football when they got rid of the Floating Bridge. I was never a good sailor or tree climber. Rarely went upstairs on the bus. Used to listen to Saints down at the Dell whilst standing on my cross-bar looking over the wall in Northlands Road as Butch White destroyed someone's wicket and hearing the cheers as George O'Brien blasted another &quot;unstoppable" past some nervy keeper.
These days from the bridge it's so different with the planes flying low as those on board strain to see Ricky complete another hat-trick. (Best seen from the Islander going to Alderney I'm told).
Ah, the Premiership, the Promised Land, the smell of the crowd, the Dagenham Girl Pipers, the rattle of the worry beads, the crumpled programme, awful lager at half-time, the Albion Band, the foul mouthed Docker, Match of the Day, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Is this all a dream? We'll soon find out. March On You Saints, March On!

You missed the smelly ****!

[quote][p][bold]ItchenBridger[/bold] wrote:
I took more interest in football when they got rid of the Floating Bridge. I was never a good sailor or tree climber. Rarely went upstairs on the bus. Used to listen to Saints down at the Dell whilst standing on my cross-bar looking over the wall in Northlands Road as Butch White destroyed someone's wicket and hearing the cheers as George O'Brien blasted another "unstoppable" past some nervy keeper.
These days from the bridge it's so different with the planes flying low as those on board strain to see Ricky complete another hat-trick. (Best seen from the Islander going to Alderney I'm told).
Ah, the Premiership, the Promised Land, the smell of the crowd, the Dagenham Girl Pipers, the rattle of the worry beads, the crumpled programme, awful lager at half-time, the Albion Band, the foul mouthed Docker, Match of the Day, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Is this all a dream? We'll soon find out. March On You Saints, March On![/p][/quote]You missed the smelly ****!Fatty x Ford Worker

BP wrote:
That's it, we are a football club in decline. NA &amp; NC should have signed the entire Spanish team by now. And the rubbish Summer weather is all their fault!

I was just thinking the same. And, if it wasn't for them, the Skates would have been docked 15 pts!

Sack the board, sack the board, sack the board .......

[quote][p][bold]BP[/bold] wrote:
That's it, we are a football club in decline. NA & NC should have signed the entire Spanish team by now. And the rubbish Summer weather is all their fault![/p][/quote]I was just thinking the same. And, if it wasn't for them, the Skates would have been docked 15 pts!
Sack the board, sack the board, sack the board .......Strasbourg Saint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.

That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)

not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .

I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.

Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days!

[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.
That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)[/p][/quote]not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .[/p][/quote]I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.
Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days!Strasbourg Saint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.

That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)

not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .

I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.

Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days!

i'm assuming that as a STH i'll get a chauffer driven limo to the ground so i won't have to leave til 14.55 ......... please tell me i didn't dream this !

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.
That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)[/p][/quote]not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .[/p][/quote]I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.
Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days![/p][/quote]i'm assuming that as a STH i'll get a chauffer driven limo to the ground so i won't have to leave til 14.55 ......... please tell me i didn't dream this !slugger

Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits!

Turpentine spritzer?

Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.

Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.

That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.

Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR

Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we!

[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR[/p][/quote]Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we!Fatty x Ford Worker

Fatty x Ford Worker wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits!

Turpentine spritzer?

Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.

Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.

That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.

Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR

Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we!

thing is that nobody takes any notice of your drivel . zzzzzzzz

[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR[/p][/quote]Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we![/p][/quote]thing is that nobody takes any notice of your drivel . zzzzzzzzslugger

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

Buttner deal done today.
Davis is a Southampton player.

rubbish, there is no mention of the Buttner deal anywhere.
What in hell is NC playing at beginning to think hes a liability when it comes to transfer deals.
So frustrating he never gets anything done.

[quote][p][bold]Saintwiz[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]Buttner deal done today.
Davis is a Southampton player.[/p][/quote]rubbish, there is no mention of the Buttner deal anywhere.
What in hell is NC playing at beginning to think hes a liability when it comes to transfer deals.
So frustrating he never gets anything done.montecristosaint

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.

He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.

Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.

That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky

Im not saying he's Ricky, just saying wih all these new whippr snappers flying round te pitch Hargreaves (when he's fit admittedy) is a anchor in the middle of the pitch)

And not English, shame about those 13 International Caps?

[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.[/p][/quote]He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.
Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.[/p][/quote]That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky[/p][/quote]Im not saying he's Ricky, just saying wih all these new whippr snappers flying round te pitch Hargreaves (when he's fit admittedy) is a anchor in the middle of the pitch)
And not English, shame about those 13 International Caps?L.Thomo

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...

[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...montecristosaint

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...

[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...montecristosaint

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.

He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.

Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.

That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky

Im not saying he's Ricky, just saying wih all these new whippr snappers flying round te pitch Hargreaves (when he's fit admittedy) is a anchor in the middle of the pitch)

And not English, shame about those 13 International Caps?

kevin pietersen has loads of caps , is he english ?

[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.[/p][/quote]He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.
Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.[/p][/quote]That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky[/p][/quote]Im not saying he's Ricky, just saying wih all these new whippr snappers flying round te pitch Hargreaves (when he's fit admittedy) is a anchor in the middle of the pitch)
And not English, shame about those 13 International Caps?[/p][/quote]kevin pietersen has loads of caps , is he english ?slugger

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Well said Ted. Couldn't have put it better myself. Guess some people just aren't happy unless they have something to moan about. Keep the faith lads, NC and NA haven't done too bad so far have they?

it has been nearly a week since the Buttner deal hit a problem and there is simply no news from the Saints as to progress or not
are you still going to keep the faith if no deals get done by the time the season kicks off what will be your excuse then. Tell you what youll be moaning far more than I will as I have already accepted that once again NC has cocked up on transfers. FORTE was brought in not because he was thought to be a great acquisition but because NC had failed to get any of the primary targets. FACT

[quote][p][bold]ramptonfromsouthampt
on[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Well said Ted. Couldn't have put it better myself. Guess some people just aren't happy unless they have something to moan about. Keep the faith lads, NC and NA haven't done too bad so far have they?[/p][/quote]it has been nearly a week since the Buttner deal hit a problem and there is simply no news from the Saints as to progress or not
are you still going to keep the faith if no deals get done by the time the season kicks off what will be your excuse then. Tell you what youll be moaning far more than I will as I have already accepted that once again NC has cocked up on transfers. FORTE was brought in not because he was thought to be a great acquisition but because NC had failed to get any of the primary targets. FACTmontecristosaint

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.

He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.

Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.

That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky

Im not saying he's Ricky, just saying wih all these new whippr snappers flying round te pitch Hargreaves (when he's fit admittedy) is a anchor in the middle of the pitch)

And not English, shame about those 13 International Caps?

kevin pietersen has loads of caps , is he english ?

Actually Hargreaves is half english, half welsh so not half bad! Not sure why he would be a laughing stock.

[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]mack chinnon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]Hargreaves hasnt played since the last millenium.
He would be a laughing stock in the dressing room.
Wont happen.[/p][/quote]He had the best goals per shot ratio in world football last season.
Admittedly, he did only have one shot but boy did he make it count.[/p][/quote]That may be true. but he,s not young. he,s not English, and he,s not Ricky[/p][/quote]Im not saying he's Ricky, just saying wih all these new whippr snappers flying round te pitch Hargreaves (when he's fit admittedy) is a anchor in the middle of the pitch)
And not English, shame about those 13 International Caps?[/p][/quote]kevin pietersen has loads of caps , is he english ?[/p][/quote]Actually Hargreaves is half english, half welsh so not half bad! Not sure why he would be a laughing stock.WobblyCat

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.

That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)

not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .

I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.

Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days!

i'm assuming that as a STH i'll get a chauffer driven limo to the ground so i won't have to leave til 14.55 ......... please tell me i didn't dream this !

Sorry, Slugger, but yes, you drempt it. Just like I drempt that Thomas Upton, GHK and MonteCristoSaint found themselves sat together in a pub the day that Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz and Catherine Zeta-Jones popped in for a swift half.

TU: 'Well guys, let's be off, the girls in here are right ugly.'

GHK: 'Couldn't agree more, and what's worse, one of them's Welsh!'

MCS: 'Yeah! And the blond one keeps winking at me. Come on, let's go down the White Horse.'

That bit of the dream wasn't bad. Trouble was, in the same dream ..........

....... I drempt I was down The White Horse!

[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.
That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)[/p][/quote]not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .[/p][/quote]I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.
Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days![/p][/quote]i'm assuming that as a STH i'll get a chauffer driven limo to the ground so i won't have to leave til 14.55 ......... please tell me i didn't dream this ![/p][/quote]Sorry, Slugger, but yes, you drempt it. Just like I drempt that Thomas Upton, GHK and MonteCristoSaint found themselves sat together in a pub the day that Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz and Catherine Zeta-Jones popped in for a swift half.
TU: 'Well guys, let's be off, the girls in here are right ugly.'
GHK: 'Couldn't agree more, and what's worse, one of them's Welsh!'
MCS: 'Yeah! And the blond one keeps winking at me. Come on, let's go down the White Horse.'
That bit of the dream wasn't bad. Trouble was, in the same dream ..........
....... I drempt I was down The White Horse!Strasbourg Saint

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...

Montecristo....thank you for your comments...now I know what true arrogance really is.

[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...[/p][/quote]Montecristo....thank you for your comments...now I know what true arrogance really is.Baddesley Bill

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.

If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.

I don't think there is a grudge involved. Unfortunately NC heads a public business and will always attract criticism if things go wrong. The Buttner deal does look like a fiasco which could have been avoided and even if it does go through in a weeks time it still is going to look extremely messy. I do think in a business of this kind PR is of great value and the more NC refuses to comment on transfers the more flack he will attract. Its that simple.Other clubs indeed the great majority are far more forthcoming on their deals and the benefit lies in keeping supporters happy and informed.

[quote][p][bold]ramptonfromsouthampt
on[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.[/p][/quote]If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.[/p][/quote]I don't think there is a grudge involved. Unfortunately NC heads a public business and will always attract criticism if things go wrong. The Buttner deal does look like a fiasco which could have been avoided and even if it does go through in a weeks time it still is going to look extremely messy. I do think in a business of this kind PR is of great value and the more NC refuses to comment on transfers the more flack he will attract. Its that simple.Other clubs indeed the great majority are far more forthcoming on their deals and the benefit lies in keeping supporters happy and informed.montecristosaint

[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR[/p][/quote]Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we![/p][/quote]thing is that nobody takes any notice of your drivel . zzzzzzzz[/p][/quote]Fattyx,
I no understandee wot eet is, u ees meenin.
Me missun somit i fink,innit.SFCOLDBOY

montecristosaint wrote: what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.

If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.

Well, I guess only time will tell.

Ha ha - I thought truly saint was being ironic but clearly not. What an idiot. Successive promotions. Great football. Quality signings. And you want NC and NA to step aside. You're havin' a giraffe surely....!!

As the one who stirred things up in the first place nowhere do I say that either NC or NA should step aside but I do think they ought to keep fans better informed on their transfer dealings.Telling fans not to believe speculation until it comes up on the OS is one thing but the Buttner and David deals are already public knowledge so why have the club failed to comment one week on from the announcement that there were problems? I'm sorry but that is extremely irritating and to be frank they would do better to adopt a similar approach to most clubs and keep the media informed which they refuse to do.Whether or not transfers are in the public domain makes little difference in practice as the selling club will more often than not reveal Saints dealings anyway.In short the policy doesnt work period.

[quote][p][bold]alan.of.eastleigh[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]ramptonfromsouthampt on[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote: what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]Glad you should think so. Being a multi-millionaire business man does not necessarily make for a successful football chairman, as has been proven time and time again. Managing second and third tier teams do not necessarily transfer to success in the premiership. We are in a different “ball” game in the premiership requiring management skills that are not necessarily found in the business world as you well know. NC may well be a multimillionaire but it’s not his money invested in the club.[/p][/quote]If you are 'truely Saints' as your moniker suggests, why not try having a little patience and belief in the Chairman and Manager of the football club you support rather than dropping churlish and unsupportive remarks like the one you posted earlier. Your latest comment does sound like you have some kind of grudge against Mr Cortese, as the impression you give is not exactly complimentary to the man or what he has helped to achieve. You might want to take a look at his background before he came to Saints before you start banging on about 'management skills'.[/p][/quote]Well, I guess only time will tell.[/p][/quote]Ha ha - I thought truly saint was being ironic but clearly not. What an idiot. Successive promotions. Great football. Quality signings. And you want NC and NA to step aside. You're havin' a giraffe surely....!![/p][/quote]As the one who stirred things up in the first place nowhere do I say that either NC or NA should step aside but I do think they ought to keep fans better informed on their transfer dealings.Telling fans not to believe speculation until it comes up on the OS is one thing but the Buttner and David deals are already public knowledge so why have the club failed to comment one week on from the announcement that there were problems? I'm sorry but that is extremely irritating and to be frank they would do better to adopt a similar approach to most clubs and keep the media informed which they refuse to do.Whether or not transfers are in the public domain makes little difference in practice as the selling club will more often than not reveal Saints dealings anyway.In short the policy doesnt work period.montecristosaint

[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR[/p][/quote]Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we![/p][/quote]thing is that nobody takes any notice of your drivel . zzzzzzzz[/p][/quote]Fattyx,
I no understandee wot eet is, u ees meenin.
Me missun somit i fink,innit.[/p][/quote]U should do your homework its way past your beddie time!Fatty x Ford Worker

seems to be a lot of commenters on here who do not support Saints ! !
that is, if you support your club you understand that not everything goes according to plan and so it is better not to raise the hopes of us by telling us something that might not go according to plan !
Buutner deal so far has all been done by the newspapers who have made a right hash of it bt announcing the deal was done, when it wasn't. You know it wasn't because it wasn't on the OS!
The Steve Davis deal is done because it was on the OS!
Rangers are asking for compensation, not just from us, but from every club who have purchased one of their ex-players.
Fatty has been banging on about Adomah for ages, he is right, he is good. how do we know that Saints have not enquired? Because the Echo haven't said it???
Did we know about Buttner before? no? did the Echo?
By the way my opinion counts as I am an STH now.(well I will be when it arrives!)

seems to be a lot of commenters on here who do not support Saints ! !
that is, if you support your club you understand that not everything goes according to plan and so it is better not to raise the hopes of us by telling us something that might not go according to plan !
Buutner deal so far has all been done by the newspapers who have made a right hash of it bt announcing the deal was done, when it wasn't. You know it wasn't because it wasn't on the OS!
The Steve Davis deal is done because it was on the OS!
Rangers are asking for compensation, not just from us, but from every club who have purchased one of their ex-players.
Fatty has been banging on about Adomah for ages, he is right, he is good. how do we know that Saints have not enquired? Because the Echo haven't said it???
Did we know about Buttner before? no? did the Echo?
By the way my opinion counts as I am an STH now.(well I will be when it arrives!)dadofmy3sons

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...

Montecristo....thank you for your comments...now I know what true arrogance really is.

Is that supposed to be constructive criticism Baddelsey Bill?? i think you have just shot yourself in the foot..

[quote][p][bold]Baddesley Bill[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...[/p][/quote]Montecristo....thank you for your comments...now I know what true arrogance really is.[/p][/quote]Is that supposed to be constructive criticism Baddelsey Bill?? i think you have just shot yourself in the foot..montecristosaint

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...

Montecristo....thank you for your comments...now I know what true arrogance really is.

Is that supposed to be constructive criticism Baddelsey Bill?? i think you have just shot yourself in the foot..

Rats...I guess I won't be receiving an offer of a high-powered job wthin your multinatonal business empire then...gutted.. :O)

[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Baddesley Bill[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...[/p][/quote]Montecristo....thank you for your comments...now I know what true arrogance really is.[/p][/quote]Is that supposed to be constructive criticism Baddelsey Bill?? i think you have just shot yourself in the foot..[/p][/quote]Rats...I guess I won't be receiving an offer of a high-powered job wthin your multinatonal business empire then...gutted.. :O)Baddesley Bill

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)

[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)redduke

montechristo....you say Saints should have done their homework over the two recent deals.
It is you who should do some homework.
Rangers players have been sold now to 7 different clubs, the Scottish FA have said that they expected the response from Rangers and have acted accordingly.
Buttner's club didn't know about a 3rd party so how would Saints have known?
Your arrogance is astounding, but then you are an international financier and I expect you have minions to do the thinking for you at your business, you certainly have absolutely no idea how badly you rub people up the wrong way!

montechristo....you say Saints should have done their homework over the two recent deals.
It is you who should do some homework.
Rangers players have been sold now to 7 different clubs, the Scottish FA have said that they expected the response from Rangers and have acted accordingly.
Buttner's club didn't know about a 3rd party so how would Saints have known?
Your arrogance is astounding, but then you are an international financier and I expect you have minions to do the thinking for you at your business, you certainly have absolutely no idea how badly you rub people up the wrong way!dadofmy3sons

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.

how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...

Montecristo....thank you for your comments...now I know what true arrogance really is.

Is that supposed to be constructive criticism Baddelsey Bill?? i think you have just shot yourself in the foot..

Rats...I guess I won't be receiving an offer of a high-powered job wthin your multinatonal business empire then...gutted.. :O)

Top retort! (even if you are a ST holder.)

[quote][p][bold]Baddesley Bill[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Baddesley Bill[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ted Rogers[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]I'm sure an extremely successful multi-millionaire businessman and a double promotion winning manager can learn lots from listening to you two.[/p][/quote]how do you know what NC is worth his name is not Liebherr.
For your infromation I have run a succesful international business and doubt that I need lessons from either of them, certainly not when it comes to getting deals done. Take it from me they are stretching credibility somewhat especially over the Buttner deal.
If they are not going to complete why the hell dont they come out and say so?? sheer arrogance if you ask me...[/p][/quote]Montecristo....thank you for your comments...now I know what true arrogance really is.[/p][/quote]Is that supposed to be constructive criticism Baddelsey Bill?? i think you have just shot yourself in the foot..[/p][/quote]Rats...I guess I won't be receiving an offer of a high-powered job wthin your multinatonal business empire then...gutted.. :O)[/p][/quote]Top retort! (even if you are a ST holder.)Strasbourg Saint

[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR[/p][/quote]Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we![/p][/quote]thing is that nobody takes any notice of your drivel . zzzzzzzz[/p][/quote]Fattyx,
I no understandee wot eet is, u ees meenin.
Me missun somit i fink,innit.[/p][/quote]U should do your homework its way past your beddie time![/p][/quote]zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzz !slugger

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

OMG pre-season hasn't even started yet, but the bleedin doom & gloomers have. Look, we all know that the summer hasn't started yet, but don't let the rain water-log your heads. Have faith my friends...have faith.

[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]OMG pre-season hasn't even started yet, but the bleedin doom & gloomers have. Look, we all know that the summer hasn't started yet, but don't let the rain water-log your heads. Have faith my friends...have faith.Rudolf Hucker

L.Thomo wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.

On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.

Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)

I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks.

As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads.

I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.

[quote][p][bold]redduke[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego.
On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room.
Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)[/p][/quote]I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks.
As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads.
I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.L.Thomo

I'm enjoying this build up. Sensible signings and rumours of more. It would be brilliant to have a rumour of an incoming top notch star but that wouldn't be part of the new regime that's sees us doing fair honest trading within our limits... no spouting off. All the talk from a few doubters is way way way out of line. Get on the bus. Saints have gone up twice.. Remember Nicola insists on aiming his sights high and expects achievement. I'm sure we'll all be happy to finish safe and sound this year but Nicola and Nigel will want better.Together let's aim to make Europe the third.

I'm enjoying this build up. Sensible signings and rumours of more. It would be brilliant to have a rumour of an incoming top notch star but that wouldn't be part of the new regime that's sees us doing fair honest trading within our limits... no spouting off. All the talk from a few doubters is way way way out of line. Get on the bus. Saints have gone up twice.. Remember Nicola insists on aiming his sights high and expects achievement. I'm sure we'll all be happy to finish safe and sound this year but Nicola and Nigel will want better.Together let's aim to make Europe the third.Tirau Dan

You should have sat in the away end listening to the Robins fans saying ... "Go on Albert!" in their unique Bristolian way.

[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR[/p][/quote]Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we![/p][/quote]thing is that nobody takes any notice of your drivel . zzzzzzzz[/p][/quote]Fattyx,
I no understandee wot eet is, u ees meenin.
Me missun somit i fink,innit.[/p][/quote]U should do your homework its way past your beddie time![/p][/quote]zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzz ![/p][/quote]You should have sat in the away end listening to the Robins fans saying ... "Go on Albert!" in their unique Bristolian way.puppy saint

You should have sat in the away end listening to the Robins fans saying ... &quot;Go on Albert!" in their unique Bristolian way.

Perhaps you were?

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]SFCOLDBOY[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Fatty x Ford Worker[/bold] wrote:
You mugs lookey lookey at that left hand side Bristol City the team that smashed saints to bits![/p][/quote]Turpentine spritzer?[/p][/quote]Mugs you are barking up the wrong tree.[/p][/quote]Barking! There's a clue there somewhere.
That said, Fatty might be right. While most people I've asked think Zaha would be great, it was Adomah who looked the biz against Saints last season.[/p][/quote]Adomah was incredible away and at home, he murdered us.Bristols best player.
COYR[/p][/quote]Yes i said this 2 months ago I player we need on the Left but hay/ho we are playing them soon aint we![/p][/quote]thing is that nobody takes any notice of your drivel . zzzzzzzz[/p][/quote]Fattyx,
I no understandee wot eet is, u ees meenin.
Me missun somit i fink,innit.[/p][/quote]U should do your homework its way past your beddie time![/p][/quote]zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
zzz ![/p][/quote]You should have sat in the away end listening to the Robins fans saying ... "Go on Albert!" in their unique Bristolian way.[/p][/quote]Perhaps you were?puppy saint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect.
of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway

[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect.
of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anywaycirca 66 saint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect.
of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway

The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you x

[quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect.
of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway[/p][/quote]The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you xpuppy saint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect.
of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway

The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you x

[quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect.
of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway[/p][/quote]The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you xpuppy saint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect.
of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway

The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you x

thanks mate i and probably the others really appreciate this grand gesture.
i had no doubt that our disadvantage would not be held against us and can now post as an equal to S.T. holders and have my posts read understood and thrown out exactly the same as anyones
proud to be a SAINT
THANKS

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect.
of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway[/p][/quote]The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you x[/p][/quote]thanks mate i and probably the others really appreciate this grand gesture.
i had no doubt that our disadvantage would not be held against us and can now post as an equal to S.T. holders and have my posts read understood and thrown out exactly the same as anyones
proud to be a SAINT
THANKScirca 66 saint

L.Thomo wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)

I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.

You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next!

[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]redduke[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)[/p][/quote]I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.[/p][/quote]You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next!OSPREYSAINT

Hercules Grytpype-Thynne wrote: Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?

Well the Echo goes to print before the Mail comes out, and this story is in today's copy. Go figure.

Perhaps you ca tell us where else we can post our views on our club so easily, if it were not for the Echo cutting and pasteing?

not606.com

[quote][p][bold]leosaint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Ciaran[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Hercules Grytpype-Thynne[/bold] wrote: Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?[/p][/quote]Well the Echo goes to print before the Mail comes out, and this story is in today's copy. Go figure.[/p][/quote]Perhaps you ca tell us where else we can post our views on our club so easily, if it were not for the Echo cutting and pasteing?[/p][/quote]not606.comOSPREYSAINT

montecristosaint wrote: what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

Ye of little faith, not living up to your handle.

[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote: what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]Ye of little faith, not living up to your handle.OSPREYSAINT

L.Thomo wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)

I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.

You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next!

Say what ya will Jacks shed was still
Better than the shed at Fratton Park
And Fred Dineage had no Lineage
Get out of town....

[quote][p][bold]OSPREYSAINT[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]redduke[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)[/p][/quote]I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.[/p][/quote]You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next![/p][/quote]Say what ya will Jacks shed was still
Better than the shed at Fratton Park
And Fred Dineage had no Lineage
Get out of town....Tirau Dan

L.Thomo wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)

I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.

You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next!

Who's Olly Kite?

[quote][p][bold]OSPREYSAINT[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]redduke[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)[/p][/quote]I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.[/p][/quote]You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next![/p][/quote]Who's Olly Kite?Strasbourg Saint

L.Thomo wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)

I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.

You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next!

Who's Olly Kite?

Oh! http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Oliver_Kite

I bet he and Jack had many a fine time together dangling their tempting rods at the passing trout along the banks of the Avon.

BTW, 'fly fishing'. Never got that, does it involve airplanes hovering above rivers? And 'coarse fishing', is that when you sit all day on the river bank, getting soaked and failing to catch anything more than a cold and feel it gives you the right to swear and curse the whole time?

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]OSPREYSAINT[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]redduke[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)[/p][/quote]I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.[/p][/quote]You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next![/p][/quote]Who's Olly Kite?[/p][/quote]Oh! http://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/Oliver_Kite
I bet he and Jack had many a fine time together dangling their tempting rods at the passing trout along the banks of the Avon.
BTW, 'fly fishing'. Never got that, does it involve airplanes hovering above rivers? And 'coarse fishing', is that when you sit all day on the river bank, getting soaked and failing to catch anything more than a cold and feel it gives you the right to swear and curse the whole time?Strasbourg Saint

L.Thomo wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.

The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)

I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.

You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next!

Say what ya will Jacks shed was still
Better than the shed at Fratton Park
And Fred Dineage had no Lineage
Get out of town....

Very good Dan. 10 points.

[quote][p][bold]Tirau Dan[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]OSPREYSAINT[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]redduke[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]L.Thomo[/bold] wrote: I like the sound of these two, Clyne i feel could be a massive hit, although it seems that the Naughton deal wont happen if we are looking at him, Zaha I've heard might be a bit of a handfull and needs to get over his ego. On another note I've heard a rumour that we are looking at Owen Hargreaves on a free, now I know hes abit old and haggid but as a mentour for Schneiderlin and Cork he could be a massive figure in the dressing room. Does anyone know when the shirt numbers are being released? I assume on Saturday when we get a look at the boys in action.[/p][/quote]The right back position is more of a priority i think, so I would be happy to get Clyne, but Zaha does looks the business as well. As for Owen Hargreaves - I think Jack Hargreaves is in better shape than him! (showing my age now)[/p][/quote]I agree, I would prefer Naughton to Clyne thats all, people on previous threads have said that Buttner can play on both flanks. As for Hargreaves I was only trying to state it may be usefull having an experienced player who can keep the ball and pick a pass. I understand that he may be past it a little and injury prone plus he may be placed a pay while play contract. But having a ex england player may put a bit of confidence to the young lads. I'm afraid I dont know who Jack Hargreaves is. Sorry lol.[/p][/quote]You will be telling us you don't know who Olly Kite was next![/p][/quote]Say what ya will Jacks shed was still
Better than the shed at Fratton Park
And Fred Dineage had no Lineage
Get out of town....[/p][/quote]Very good Dan. 10 points.mack chinnon

On another note, the company that owns the land around Fratton Park has gone into administration. Miland Development 2004, which owns several plots of land surrounding the Fratton Park stadium, including offices and the main car park, has been placed into the hands of administrators at David Rubin &amp; Partners.

The whole city is like a vortex made of spinning sh1t.

That wasn't very nice.

[quote][p][bold]St Retford[/bold] wrote:
I hope this comes off.
On another note, the company that owns the land around Fratton Park has gone into administration. Miland Development 2004, which owns several plots of land surrounding the Fratton Park stadium, including offices and the main car park, has been placed into the hands of administrators at David Rubin & Partners.
The whole city is like a vortex made of spinning sh1t.[/p][/quote]That wasn't very nice.oregonsaint

montecristosaint wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.

I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.

Pessimist!!!

[quote][p][bold]truelysaints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
what on earth is going on at Southampton. Like most of you I have been waiting patiently for news of signings and J Rod apart nothing has been done that makes sense. David and Buttner have both collapsed.Arguably Saints should have done their homework in both cases and the club is now in limbo over both. The Buttner deal should have been confirmed by now are we to believe that NC has now cancelled the deal? Im sorry but I am beginning to get irritated by the holier than thou approach to signings adopted by NC it seems that if there is even something slightly untoward with a deal he scraps it and moves onto another target which may or more likely will not happen. He needs to get real I think there is no such thing as perfection in business anyway.[/p][/quote]I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm having doubts about the ability of the NC and NA duo to manage us through the premiership and am not surprised that the bookies have NA as favorite to get his marching orders this coming season.[/p][/quote]Pessimist!!!oregonsaint

anderoo wrote: On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season'). Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them. In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches. Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious. Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others! Still, if you don't try ..... all it takes for evil to prevail ..... ..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point. Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even. Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings. To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings). Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect. of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway

The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you x

thanks mate i and probably the others really appreciate this grand gesture. i had no doubt that our disadvantage would not be held against us and can now post as an equal to S.T. holders and have my posts read understood and thrown out exactly the same as anyones proud to be a SAINT THANKS

First time posting on here .. only seen Saints live Twice in past 3 seasons having been exiled in Singapore. I did manage 650+ games in previous 30yrs and would like to seek pseudo-ST status by proxy so I can join in the PL fun. Please do not hold the 7000 mile gap against me, my heart & Soul have been at every game since my body left.

[quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote: On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season'). Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them. In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches. Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious. Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others! Still, if you don't try ..... all it takes for evil to prevail ..... ..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point. Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even. Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings. To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings). Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect. of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway[/p][/quote]The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you x[/p][/quote]thanks mate i and probably the others really appreciate this grand gesture. i had no doubt that our disadvantage would not be held against us and can now post as an equal to S.T. holders and have my posts read understood and thrown out exactly the same as anyones proud to be a SAINT THANKS[/p][/quote]First time posting on here .. only seen Saints live Twice in past 3 seasons having been exiled in Singapore. I did manage 650+ games in previous 30yrs and would like to seek pseudo-ST status by proxy so I can join in the PL fun. Please do not hold the 7000 mile gap against me, my heart & Soul have been at every game since my body left.Sing4Saints

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

Sounds like a load of **** to me Confucious. COYS! Can Confucious work out what the "S" is?

[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]Sounds like a load of **** to me Confucious. COYS! Can Confucious work out what the "S" is?oregonsaint

puppy saint wrote:
My old man said be a P%mpey fan I said Run off very fast testicles you are a vagina. Just for the record....

I recall he went off in a van...

[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote:
My old man said be a P%mpey fan I said Run off very fast testicles you are a vagina. Just for the record....[/p][/quote]I recall he went off in a van...Beer Monster

anderoo wrote: On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season'). Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them. In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches. Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious. Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others! Still, if you don't try ..... all it takes for evil to prevail ..... ..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point. Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even. Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings. To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings). Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect. of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway

The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you x

thanks mate i and probably the others really appreciate this grand gesture. i had no doubt that our disadvantage would not be held against us and can now post as an equal to S.T. holders and have my posts read understood and thrown out exactly the same as anyones proud to be a SAINT THANKS

First time posting on here .. only seen Saints live Twice in past 3 seasons having been exiled in Singapore. I did manage 650+ games in previous 30yrs and would like to seek pseudo-ST status by proxy so I can join in the PL fun. Please do not hold the 7000 mile gap against me, my heart &amp; Soul have been at every game since my body left.

i think you can consider it done.as you can see by being ignored you have achieved the same status as everyone else.

please ignore this post

[quote][p][bold]Sing4Saints[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]puppy saint[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]circa 66 saint[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote: On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season'). Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them. In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches. Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious. Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others! Still, if you don't try ..... all it takes for evil to prevail ..... ..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point. Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even. Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings. To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings). Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]i would just like to say that because of a body of water that prevents me from being a S.T. holder, i and others like me strassie,norwegian mush and all other overseas saints should not be treated as second class citizens. because our opinions have to travel over the high seas they should be treated with due respect. of course i realise that all you S.T. holders will probably ignore this post anyway[/p][/quote]The Itchen South Hound Pound welcome you x[/p][/quote]thanks mate i and probably the others really appreciate this grand gesture. i had no doubt that our disadvantage would not be held against us and can now post as an equal to S.T. holders and have my posts read understood and thrown out exactly the same as anyones proud to be a SAINT THANKS[/p][/quote]First time posting on here .. only seen Saints live Twice in past 3 seasons having been exiled in Singapore. I did manage 650+ games in previous 30yrs and would like to seek pseudo-ST status by proxy so I can join in the PL fun. Please do not hold the 7000 mile gap against me, my heart & Soul have been at every game since my body left.[/p][/quote]i think you can consider it done.as you can see by being ignored you have achieved the same status as everyone else.
please ignore this postcirca 66 saint

Hercules Grytpype-Thynne wrote:
Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?

Does it matter!!

[quote][p][bold]Hercules Grytpype-Thynne[/bold] wrote:
Perhaps the Echo can tell us how they know about this story. Was it through investigative ournalism or was i simply cut and paste from the Daily Mail?[/p][/quote]Does it matter!!andysaints007

techsture wrote:
We have more chance of getting Lionel Messi and Neymar then this coming off.

Utter fantasy reporting. Clyne will go to Man Utd and Zaha will almost certainly go to Newcastle.

I dont think so as Nathaniel Clyne has entered talks?

[quote][p][bold]techsture[/bold] wrote:
We have more chance of getting Lionel Messi and Neymar then this coming off.
Utter fantasy reporting. Clyne will go to Man Utd and Zaha will almost certainly go to Newcastle.[/p][/quote]I dont think so as Nathaniel Clyne has entered talks?SaintGeorge2011

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.

That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)

not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .

I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.

Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days!

i'm assuming that as a STH i'll get a chauffer driven limo to the ground so i won't have to leave til 14.55 ......... please tell me i didn't dream this !

Sorry, Slugger, but yes, you drempt it. Just like I drempt that Thomas Upton, GHK and MonteCristoSaint found themselves sat together in a pub the day that Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz and Catherine Zeta-Jones popped in for a swift half.

TU: 'Well guys, let's be off, the girls in here are right ugly.'

GHK: 'Couldn't agree more, and what's worse, one of them's Welsh!'

MCS: 'Yeah! And the blond one keeps winking at me. Come on, let's go down the White Horse.'

That bit of the dream wasn't bad. Trouble was, in the same dream ..........

....... I drempt I was down The White Horse!

hardly likely, unless you also "drempt" the pub was in Portugal.
Those ladies might get serious competition from the local lasses who by and large are a good looking crew. Oh well, what a dull life for some of us eh?

[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.
That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)[/p][/quote]not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .[/p][/quote]I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.
Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days![/p][/quote]i'm assuming that as a STH i'll get a chauffer driven limo to the ground so i won't have to leave til 14.55 ......... please tell me i didn't dream this ![/p][/quote]Sorry, Slugger, but yes, you drempt it. Just like I drempt that Thomas Upton, GHK and MonteCristoSaint found themselves sat together in a pub the day that Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz and Catherine Zeta-Jones popped in for a swift half.
TU: 'Well guys, let's be off, the girls in here are right ugly.'
GHK: 'Couldn't agree more, and what's worse, one of them's Welsh!'
MCS: 'Yeah! And the blond one keeps winking at me. Come on, let's go down the White Horse.'
That bit of the dream wasn't bad. Trouble was, in the same dream ..........
....... I drempt I was down The White Horse![/p][/quote]hardly likely, unless you also "drempt" the pub was in Portugal.
Those ladies might get serious competition from the local lasses who by and large are a good looking crew. Oh well, what a dull life for some of us eh?montecristosaint

anderoo wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction

Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').

Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.

In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.

Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.

Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!

Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that!

Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.

Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.

Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.

To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).

Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.

I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.

That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)

not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .

I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.

Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days!

i'm assuming that as a STH i'll get a chauffer driven limo to the ground so i won't have to leave til 14.55 ......... please tell me i didn't dream this !

Sorry, Slugger, but yes, you drempt it. Just like I drempt that Thomas Upton, GHK and MonteCristoSaint found themselves sat together in a pub the day that Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz and Catherine Zeta-Jones popped in for a swift half.

TU: 'Well guys, let's be off, the girls in here are right ugly.'

GHK: 'Couldn't agree more, and what's worse, one of them's Welsh!'

MCS: 'Yeah! And the blond one keeps winking at me. Come on, let's go down the White Horse.'

That bit of the dream wasn't bad. Trouble was, in the same dream ..........

....... I drempt I was down The White Horse!

hardly likely, unless you also &quot;drempt" the pub was in Portugal.
Those ladies might get serious competition from the local lasses who by and large are a good looking crew. Oh well, what a dull life for some of us eh?

Bom dia!

Yep! I put my hand up, and will go to the back of the class.

Tiredness and speedy typing is no excuse.

I should be "dumpt" by my school before I'm "thumpt" by one of my students. I suppose I was just "pumpt" up ahead of the new season.

I guess, like Bill, I'm another who can kiss the chance of (to quote Bill) 'a high-powered job at your multi-national business empire' goodbye. :)

btw, differences about transfer progress aside, what part of Portugal do you live in?

I'll be in the North in two weeks' time. Staying with family in Fafe + the little matter of our wedding in Braga. The weather over there better be an improvement on France and the UK!

[quote][p][bold]montecristosaint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]slugger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Confucious[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Strasbourg Saint[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]anderoo[/bold] wrote:
On a different note....the skates will start next season with a 10 point deduction[/p][/quote]Oh joy! (except the bit which says 'they WILL start next season').
Back to the real issue of the day, I, as a non-season-ticket holder of many years' standing, just want to put on record how delighted I am that this post will not be read by any of those God-awful season-ticket holder types. Bad eggs the lot of them.
In fact, I'm going to write to NC and insist he has them all banned from home and away matches.
Alas, rumour has it he's up to his neck in pandering to them. So, I'm not really expecting him to take my letters as seriously as he takes those written by Confucious.
Same old, same old; one rule for one, one rule for the others!
Still, if you don't try .....
all it takes for evil to prevail .....
..... and all that![/p][/quote]Of course Nicola will be on our side as 'one of us'. But I think you have a point.
Of course, it's healthy to have a pecking order in all walks of life. Great democrats such as myself believe everyone should start life even - whilst only the despotic Trots believe everyone should finish even.
Nonetheless, your non season ticket holder opinion is entitled to a hearing. In fact I think the Echo should allocate at least one hour every afternoon as an 'open window' for non season ticket holder postings.
To facilitate status recognition these should be displayed in small 10 point type. Season ticket holder postings can be in 25 point and quadruple ticket holder postings in 50 point CAPS. (plus special dispensation for RedArmy1 postings).
Unfortunately, some of the season ticket holders on here have an overly snobby attitude to the less fortunate. But as you can see from this post, the ever-inclusive Confucious will always stand up for the riff raff and the great unwashed.[/p][/quote]I feel honoured that you, a multi-STH, even took the trouble to reply.
That Puppy thinks so highly of himself. (Mind you, he knows how to sink a pint.)[/p][/quote]not really , he's a self confessed lightweight ........ but it's all relative i suppose .[/p][/quote]I can only judge as I find and I have mostly seen him only in obscure Championship localities of the past, where he's fine company just as long as he's holding a relatively full pint glass.
Of course, come the home matches, like you, Bill and Gossie, he's among the first to leave The Station when the non-ST holders like me show up at 2.15pm on match days![/p][/quote]i'm assuming that as a STH i'll get a chauffer driven limo to the ground so i won't have to leave til 14.55 ......... please tell me i didn't dream this ![/p][/quote]Sorry, Slugger, but yes, you drempt it. Just like I drempt that Thomas Upton, GHK and MonteCristoSaint found themselves sat together in a pub the day that Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz and Catherine Zeta-Jones popped in for a swift half.
TU: 'Well guys, let's be off, the girls in here are right ugly.'
GHK: 'Couldn't agree more, and what's worse, one of them's Welsh!'
MCS: 'Yeah! And the blond one keeps winking at me. Come on, let's go down the White Horse.'
That bit of the dream wasn't bad. Trouble was, in the same dream ..........
....... I drempt I was down The White Horse![/p][/quote]hardly likely, unless you also "drempt" the pub was in Portugal.
Those ladies might get serious competition from the local lasses who by and large are a good looking crew. Oh well, what a dull life for some of us eh?[/p][/quote]Bom dia!
Yep! I put my hand up, and will go to the back of the class.
Tiredness and speedy typing is no excuse.
I should be "dumpt" by my school before I'm "thumpt" by one of my students. I suppose I was just "pumpt" up ahead of the new season.
I guess, like Bill, I'm another who can kiss the chance of (to quote Bill) 'a high-powered job at your multi-national business empire' goodbye. :)
btw, differences about transfer progress aside, what part of Portugal do you live in?
I'll be in the North in two weeks' time. Staying with family in Fafe + the little matter of our wedding in Braga. The weather over there better be an improvement on France and the UK!Strasbourg Saint